UK's Largest Careers Speed Networking Event for Young People

Each year, Lord’s Community and Team London host the UK’s Largest Careers Speed Networking Event for Young People at Lord’s Cricket Ground.

The careers speed networking event – the largest of its kind in the UK – gives young Londoners aged 13-15 the opportunity to gain careers advice in one-on-one, five minute networking sessions with professionals.

Research by the Confederation of British Industry has found that young adults who recalled four or more business interactions while at school were five times less likely to be a NEET (not in education, employment or training) and earned, on average, 16% more.

Some of London’s most successful business leaders and professionals share their knowledge and experience with 600 young people. Organisations represented include British Airways, Sony Music, Zendesk, Twitter, Microsoft and the Telegraph.

Preparing the next generation for the world of work and giving youngsters more ways to engage with business opens up opportunity, helps to improve their life chances and ensures that London’s economy has the skilled workforce that it needs to grow. It’s great to see so many professionals volunteering to share their expertise and top tips with teenagers. I encourage even more businesses to volunteer just a little time to give our future leaders and entrepreneurs guidance as they explore their future career paths. Jules Pipe, Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration & Skills.

First run in October 2015, this youth careers education event sees over 600 volunteers from all sectors of business give hundreds of young people the chance to be inspired and explore the variety of careers London has to offer.